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NEET Questions / Botany / Molecular Basis of Inheritance / Rna World
The RNA world hypothesis posits RNA as the primary genetic material before DNA. Which of the following properties of RNA is LEAST supportive of this hypothesis?
RNA's ability to catalyze reactions (ribozymes)
RNA's ability to store genetic information
RNA's susceptibility to alkaline hydrolysis
The presence of RNA in key cellular processes like translation
Which prebiotic condition would have MOST significantly hindered the formation of stable RNA polymers in the early Earth environment?
An abundance of organic molecules like amino acids and nucleotides
The presence of clay minerals that can catalyze RNA polymerization
High concentrations of metal ions that catalyze RNA hydrolysis
Alternating cycles of wetting and drying
The RNA world hypothesis suggests that self-replicating RNA molecules were crucial for the origin of life. What is a major challenge to the idea of self-replicating RNA?
RNA's inherent stability
The simplicity of RNA's structure
The abundance of free nucleotides in early Earth environments
The complexity of RNA replication without enzymatic assistance
During periods of active protein synthesis, which type of RNA experiences the highest increase in concentration within a cell?
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
miRNA
